Power County Skilled Nursing Facility
510 Roosevelt Street, American Falls, ID 83211 · (208) 226-3200
Government - Hospital district · 21 certified beds
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 10 citations (the Idaho average is 10.3). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 9, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Post nurse staffing information every day.June 9, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 9, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 9, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 9, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 9, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 9, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 9, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.June 9, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 9, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Idaho average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.63 | 4.04 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.92 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 50.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 21 |
| Average residents per day | 20.7 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility Blackfoot · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Blackfoot · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Oneida County Hospital & Long Term Care Facility Malad City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility Montpelier · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center Pocatello · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Power County Skilled Nursing Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.